Degree Requirements
 

I. Core Courses	9 hrs.
IDS 6308 Ways of Knowing IDS 6669 Interdisciplinary Approches to Research IDS 6351 Critical Thinking and Writing	3 hrs. 3 hrs. 3 hrs.
II. Individualized Program	18 hrs.
(Choose one area of concentration)
III. Thesis or Non-Thesis Option	6 hrs.
Thesis Option      Directed research      Thesis      Successful thesis defense Non-Thesis Option      Two electives (approved by director)      Comprehensive Exam TOTAL MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED:	3 hrs. 3 hrs.   6 hrs.   33 hrs.
Other Requirements:
The M.A. in Liberal Studies degree program stipulates that a majority of the 33 required credit hours be earned in traditional liberal arts courses. No more than 6 hrs. (3 courses) of independent study. Minimum of 15 hours of 6000 level course work No courses older than 7 years old at the time of graduation No more than nine semester hours total of graduate credit may be transferred into the graduate program from UCF post-baccalaureate work or from other accredited institutions. Theses courses will be reviewed by the Director. At least 24 semester credits must be UCF credits